All articles tagged with #family comedy
Hollywood Reporter critic Frank Scheck argues that Nate Bargatze’s feature debut The Breadwinner is plainly bland and fails to translate his stand-up persona to the big screen, delivering meandering, TV-level humor despite a strong cast and a familiar stay-at-home dad premise.
Nate Bargatze plays a car salesman who must run the household solo when his wife’s gadget venture takes her away, turning everyday chaos into a warm, joke-filled ride. The modern Mr. Mom‑style comedy shines thanks to Bargatze’s performance and standout work from his three daughters, with Will Forte and Colin Jost providing extra laughs; directed by Eric Appel, the PG, 1h35m film blends family chaos with heart and humor.
Rental Family is a gentle, heartfelt comedy starring Brendan Fraser, set in Japan, exploring the phenomenon of rental companionship to combat loneliness, and highlighting themes of human connection and life-affirming experiences.
'Long Story Short' is a family comedy series on Netflix that explores the lives of a dysfunctional Jewish family across different time periods, blending dark humor with poignant moments and cultural commentary, created by the team behind BoJack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie.
'Freakier Friday' is a nostalgic sequel to the 2003 film, featuring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a body-swapping comedy aimed at intergenerational audiences, with mixed execution but satisfying emotional and thematic echoes of the original.
'Freakier Friday' is receiving positive early reviews as a delightful and hilarious Disney sequel featuring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, praised for its humor, emotional depth, and family-friendly appeal, with the story focusing on a family body swap that helps them understand each other better.
John Krasinski, known for his A Quiet Place films, has written, directed, produced, and stars in a new family comedy called IF. The film follows a young girl who can see everyone's imaginary friends, or IFs, and teams up with the only other person who can see them, played by Ryan Reynolds, to help the IFs find new kids to befriend. Inspired by his own daughters' imagination, Krasinski explores the world of childhood imagination and the individuality of imaginary friends. The star-studded cast includes Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and more. IF is set to release on May 17, 2024.
Sammi Cohen, director of the new Netflix film "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," discusses working with Adam Sandler and his family, including Sandler's real-life teen children who star in the movie. Cohen talks about the universal message of the film, the depiction of bat mitzvahs, and Sandler's involvement as a producer and co-star. She also addresses the "nepo baby" debate surrounding the project and emphasizes that Sandler is simply making movies with his friends, who happen to be his own kids.
Sebastian Maniscalco stars in "About My Father," a family comedy co-starring Robert De Niro. Maniscalco plays a successful hotel manager who falls for a painter and artist, and decides to propose to her during a Fourth of July holiday celebration with her family. The film explores the culture clash between the blue-collar Maniscalco family and the affluent Collins family, and features recognizable human behavior amidst its outlandish set pieces. Directed by Laura Terruso, the film is a charming and earnest effort that can entertain the whole family.
"Primo" is a family comedy about a single mother raising her son with the help of her five brothers. Some of the actors who play Rafa's uncles asked to play other uncle roles depending on the characters' personalities they preferred. Created by author Shea Serrano, all eight episodes of Primo Season 1 are available on Freevee.